FASHION IN FOCUS: Versace Tribute

Since I had been looking at Versace from the recent Met Gala, I came across the Tribute collection from the brand. As you can see this consists on boldly silk-printed gold and and black pieces, heavy gold hardware in the form of jewellery or fastening and jet-black smooth leather. 

Within the Tribute collection, the brand has brought out collections amongst; one being Tresor De La Mer. This is described as Stars, shells and Medusa's - the creatures of the depths of the Mediterranean sea: Gianni Versace's inspiration. This gorgeous collection features some unique pieces, such as a starfish shaped crystal ring in gold and a cropped stark-white denim jacket fully printed with treasures from under the sea...in gold. 

The Medusa Madness collection is the one featured below. *This regal collection is said to be bound by the Medusa - with gold or leather, the medusa curse is forever. With a simple three-colour palette, the collection is anything but simple. I obviously adore this collection, hence the feature, but I want to know, what do you think of it?

*(please don't quote me on this, as far as I am aware all the images below are from this collection. Apologies if I'm wrong but please PLEASE leave me a comment giving me a good telling off and feel free to correct me!)

IMAGES FROM @VERSACE

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ILLUSTRATION: Emily Ratajkowski

With Oscar season just having passed, I was looking back at some of my favourite looks from previous years and this look from Emily Ratajkowski is one that definitely stands out. I absolutely adore the the black gown she wore which consisted of a plain bodice with a sweetheart neckline (which of course highlighted Emrata's fantastic figure!) and an elegant sheer skirt with black embroidery. This stunning gown was a creation of Australian designer Steven Khalil, and was one that made the headlines - and for all the right reasons.

Obviously, I took it upon myself to illustrate this look. Added far more colour than I'm usually used to and using a mixture of pencils and Adobe software I achieved this below. Hope you like!

Images courtesy of DAILYMAIL

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FASHION IN FOCUS: Rochas

Spring/Summer 2016

"Metallic jacquards in acidic hues, glossy patent leather..." says Scarlett Conlon, and to be frank, there's no better way to describe it!

Feels like it's been so long since I've actually talked about Fashion on this blog but I thought this followed nicely after my 'Tropical leaves' phase. Unfortunately for me, the trend doesn't seem one that'll stick, but it seems it is emigrating into other trends whilst maintaining the 'leaves' imagery.

Oil-slicked, shimmery, wild streaks of metallic colour have given new life to the once-loved trend. Personally, I feel like it's a look that might be more suited for the cooler months - and perhaps we might see more of a similar look then - but I adore Rochas' approach to the trend! This revamped look gives it a modern eccentricity, and frankly, a more expensive feel that sets the look apart from High Street. That distinction within this collection is made by everything from the shine of the fabric, the colours and the silhouettes,

Images courtesy of VOGUE
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